Patuli - Simulia, Balasore

Patuli is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Similia and around 48 km from Baleshwar. Jamujhadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patuli is 394058. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Patuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Simulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patuli

According to the 2011 Census, Patuli village had a total population of 1,031 people, including 552 males and 479 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.47%, with male literacy at 96.77% and female literacy at 80.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Patuli

Patuli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Patuli

Patuli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Patuli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Patuli is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patuli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Patuli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Patuli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Patuli village are given below:

FAQs about Patuli